How far is Richmond, VA, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 4114 miles / 6621 kilometers / 3575 nautical miles.

Distance from Lyon to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4114.280 miles
• 6621.292 kilometers
• 3575.211 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 4103.995 miles
• 6604.740 kilometers
• 3566.274 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lyon to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Richmond International Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Richmond?

The time difference between Lyon and Richmond is 6 hours. Richmond is 6 hours behind Lyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Lyon to Richmond generates about 471 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 471 kilograms equals 1 038 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin	Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City:	Lyon
Country:	France
IATA Code:	LYS
ICAO Code:	LFLL
Coordinates:	45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E

Destination	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W